grounds of governmental immunity in Michigan

15 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2023 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Seldon v. Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportationgreen michctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023 1 sentence 2023See Seldon, 297 Mich App at 432 .	1	1
McLean v. City of Dearborngreen michctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See McLean v City of Dearborn, 302 Mich App 68, 70, 73-82 ; 836 NW2d 916 (2013) (“Defendant filed a motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(7) and (10) on the grounds of governmental immunity[,]” challenging the sufficiency of the notice pursuant to MCL 691.1404.). 2016See McLean v City of Dearborn, 302 Mich App 68, 70, 73-82 ; 836 NW2d 916 (2013) (“Defendant filed a motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(7) and (10) on the grounds of governmental immunity[,]” challenging the sufficiency of the notice pursuant to MCL 691.1404.).	1	1
Pierce v. City of Lansinggreen michctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See Pierce, 265 Mich App at 182 ; MCR 7.203(A)(1); MCR 7.202(6)(a)(v).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

Case	Cited	Years
MacK v. City of Detroit green mich · 2002 2 sentences 2022We agree that the City was entitled to summary disposition regarding its claim of governmental immunity.2 “[G]overnmental immunity is a characteristic of government.” Mack v Detroit, 467 Mich 186, 198 ; 649 NW2d 47 (2002). 2022Mack, 467 Mich at 201 .	3	2022–2022
Backus v. Kauffman green michctapp · 1999 2 sentences 2017All three defendants successfully moved for summary disposition on the grounds of governmental immunity, and the plaintiff appealed, 7 In Backus v Kauffman, 238 Mich App 402, 407 ; 605 NW2d 690 (1999), this Court recognized the “jurisprudential symbiosis that exists between the doctrine of governmental immunity and traditional principles of common-law tort and agency law when the issue involves the actions of a governmental employee.” Given the relationship between these areas of law, the Court relied on common-law tort and agency principles in the context of the governmental immunity issue be 2017All three defendants successfully moved for summary disposition on the grounds of governmental immunity, and the plaintiff appealed, 7 In Backus v Kauffman, 238 Mich App 402, 407 ; 605 NW2d 690 (1999), this Court recognized the “jurisprudential symbiosis that exists between the doctrine of governmental immunity and traditional principles of common-law tort and agency law when the issue involves the actions of a governmental employee.” Given the relationship between these areas of law, the Court relied on common-law tort and agency principles in the context of the governmental immunity issue be	2	2017–2017
Jennings v. Southwood green michctapp · 1993 2 sentences 1997The Court of Appeals issued a per curiam opinion, affirming the judgments for the defendants on the basis of an issue that it raised sua sponte and resolved against the plaintiffs. 198 Mich App 713 ; 499 NW2d 460 (1993). 1997The Court of Appeals issued a per curiam opinion, affirming the judgments for the defendants on the basis of an issue that it raised sua sponte and resolved against the plaintiffs. 198 Mich App 713 ; 499 NW2d 460 (1993).	2	1994–1997
Niederhouse v. Palmerton green michctapp · 2013 1 sentence 2016Id. at 630 .	1	2016–2016
Ross v. Consumers Power Co. red mich · 1985 2 sentences 1985However, because I agree that this action against the state is precluded on the grounds of governmental immunity, Ross v Consumers Power Co, 420 Mich 567 ; 363 NW2d 641 (1985), I concur in the reversal. 1985However, because I agree that this action against the state is precluded on the grounds of governmental immunity, Ross v Consumers Power Co, 420 Mich 567 ; 363 NW2d 641 (1985), I concur in the reversal.	1	1985–1985
Quern v. Jordan green scotus · 1979 2 sentences 1985NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Court in Karchefske v Dep't of Mental Health, 143 Mich App 1 ; 375 NW2d 876 (1985), held that a state is a "person" but that the action was barred by the state's traditional sovereign immunity, citing Quern v Jordan, 440 US 332 ; 99 S Ct 1139 ; 59 L Ed 2d 358 (1979). 1985NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Court in Karchefske v Dep't of Mental Health, 143 Mich App 1 ; 375 NW2d 876 (1985), held that a state is a "person" but that the action was barred by the state's traditional sovereign immunity, citing Quern v Jordan, 440 US 332 ; 99 S Ct 1139 ; 59 L Ed 2d 358 (1979).	1	1985–1985
Karchefske v. Department of Mental Health green michctapp · 1985 1 sentence 1985NOTES [*] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Court in Karchefske v Dep't of Mental Health, 143 Mich App 1 ; 375 NW2d 876 (1985), held that a state is a "person" but that the action was barred by the state's traditional sovereign immunity, citing Quern v Jordan, 440 US 332 ; 99 S Ct 1139 ; 59 L Ed 2d 358 (1979).	1	1985–1985
Walkowski v. MacOmb County Sheriff green michctapp · 1975 2 sentences 1978McPherson v Fitzpatrick, 63 Mich App 461, 463 ; 234 NW2d 566 (1975), Anderson v Detroit, 54 Mich App 496 ; 221 NW2d 168 (1974), Walkowski v Macomb County Sheriff, 64 Mich App 460, 463 ; 236 NW2d 516 (1975). 1978McPherson v Fitzpatrick, 63 Mich App 461, 463 ; 234 NW2d 566 (1975), Anderson v Detroit, 54 Mich App 496 ; 221 NW2d 168 (1974), Walkowski v Macomb County Sheriff, 64 Mich App 460, 463 ; 236 NW2d 516 (1975).	1	1978–1978
McCann v. Michigan green mich · 1976 2 sentences 1978McCann v Michigan, 398 Mich 65, 77 ; 247 NW2d 521 (1976), Butler v Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept, 75 Mich App 202, 203 ; 255 NW2d 7 (1977). 1978McCann v Michigan, 398 Mich 65, 77 ; 247 NW2d 521 (1976), Butler v Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept, 75 Mich App 202, 203 ; 255 NW2d 7 (1977).	1	1978–1978
McPherson v. Fitzpatrick green michctapp · 1975 2 sentences 1978McPherson v Fitzpatrick, 63 Mich App 461, 463 ; 234 NW2d 566 (1975), Anderson v Detroit, 54 Mich App 496 ; 221 NW2d 168 (1974), Walkowski v Macomb County Sheriff, 64 Mich App 460, 463 ; 236 NW2d 516 (1975). 1978McPherson v Fitzpatrick, 63 Mich App 461, 463 ; 234 NW2d 566 (1975), Anderson v Detroit, 54 Mich App 496 ; 221 NW2d 168 (1974), Walkowski v Macomb County Sheriff, 64 Mich App 460, 463 ; 236 NW2d 516 (1975).	1	1978–1978
Anderson v. City of Detroit red michctapp · 1974 2 sentences 1978McPherson v Fitzpatrick, 63 Mich App 461, 463 ; 234 NW2d 566 (1975), Anderson v Detroit, 54 Mich App 496 ; 221 NW2d 168 (1974), Walkowski v Macomb County Sheriff, 64 Mich App 460, 463 ; 236 NW2d 516 (1975). 1978McPherson v Fitzpatrick, 63 Mich App 461, 463 ; 234 NW2d 566 (1975), Anderson v Detroit, 54 Mich App 496 ; 221 NW2d 168 (1974), Walkowski v Macomb County Sheriff, 64 Mich App 460, 463 ; 236 NW2d 516 (1975).	1	1978–1978
Butler v. Wayne County Sheriff's Department green michctapp · 1977 2 sentences 1978McCann v Michigan, 398 Mich 65, 77 ; 247 NW2d 521 (1976), Butler v Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept, 75 Mich App 202, 203 ; 255 NW2d 7 (1977). 1978McCann v Michigan, 398 Mich 65, 77 ; 247 NW2d 521 (1976), Butler v Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept, 75 Mich App 202, 203 ; 255 NW2d 7 (1977).	1	1978–1978
Maki v. City of East Tawas green mich · 1971 2 sentences 1975The trial court granted the motion on counts one and three as to all defendants, but denied the City of Lansing’s motion for summary judgment on count two because of Maki v East Tawas, 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), affirmed, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971). 1975The trial court granted the motion on counts one and three as to all defendants, but denied the City of Lansing’s motion for summary judgment on count two because of Maki v East Tawas, 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), affirmed, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971).	1	1975–1975
Maki v. City of East Tawas green michctapp · 1970 2 sentences 1975The trial court granted the motion on counts one and three as to all defendants, but denied the City of Lansing’s motion for summary judgment on count two because of Maki v East Tawas, 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), affirmed, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971). 1975The trial court granted the motion on counts one and three as to all defendants, but denied the City of Lansing’s motion for summary judgment on count two because of Maki v East Tawas, 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), affirmed, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971).	1	1975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1401 (11) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1407 (11) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1405 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MI 15 (1975–2023) NC 9 (1992–2022) PA 4 (1993–2016) IN 4 (1953–2012) CT 3 (1994–1996) IL 2 (2008–2008) MD 2 (1979–2002)

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